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Air Peace, Ibom Air, Seven Others To Shut Operations From Monday

Air Peace, Ibom Air, Max Air, Arik Air, United Nigeria Airlines and four others are embarking on an indefinite strike on Monday, May 9, 2020, as the cost of the aviation fuel hits N700 per litre. Other airlines affected are Aero Contractors, Azman Air, Overland Airways, and Dana Air. This was disclosed by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) via a statement issued on Friday…. []

Breach of Contractual Obligations: Lawyer Sues MTN N100m For Disconnecting His Line

A Legal Practitioner, Ikedi Agunkwu, Esq., has filed a lawsuit against MTN Nigeria over barring, blocking and disconnecting him from making calls on the 6th day of April, 2022. The UNIJOS-trained lawyer, filed the lawsuit at the High Court, Owerri, Imo State in Suit Number HOW/402/2022 (IKEDI AGUNKWU, ESQ. VS. MTN NIGERIA COMMUNICATIONS PLC), a copy of the Writ of Summons, which was personally prepared… []

2023: Emefiele remains silent as 3 groups purchase APC nomination form for CBN Gov.

– CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele,  Ahead of the 2023 presidential race, three different groups have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Form for the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The groups, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, Friends of Emefiele and Emefiele Support Group, said Emefiele is the only responsible and responsive person to succeed President Muhammadu… []

Detained Rivers Gov. Aspirant, Dagogo Rushed To Hospital

-Hon. Farah Dagogo A Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Honourable Farah Dagogo, has been rushed to the police hospital in Port Harcourt, the state capital, his media aide, Ibrahim Lawal has said. Mr. Lawal, who is the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Hon. Dagogo confirmed the development on Wednesday, saying Dagogo suffered stomach and chest complications. Lawal said following the… []

Gov. Abiodun’s aide, Abidemi Rufai, pleads guilty to COVID-19 fraud in U.S.

-Abidemi Rufai and Gov. Abiodun An official of the Ogun State government, Abidemi Rufai until his arrest, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Mr Rufai, 45, admitted using stolen identities to claim hundreds of thousands of dollars in pandemic-related unemployment benefits, U.S. Attorney, Nick Brown, said. Abidemi Rufai has been in custody since his arrest… []

Abba Kyari: Court grants NDLEA approval to review facts

-Abba Kyari in court A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s application to review facts of the two defendants who pleaded guilty in the ongoing trial of suspended DCP Abba Kyari and others over alleged cocaine deal. Delivering his ruling, in a ruling, Justice Emeka Nwite, dismissed the objection raised by the counsel for Kyari and other… []

Lawyer Laments How DSS Starved Nnamdi Kanu, Disallowed Him From Changing Clothes

-Nnamdi Kanu Lawyer of Nnamdi Kanu has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of starving his client. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a human rights activist who is also Head of Kanu’s legal team has said that despite the pronouncement by Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, the DSS has not allowed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu… []

Yul’s Marriage Controversy: Father, Pete Edochie Reacts, Bans New Wife From His House

Veteran Actor, Pete Edochie has reacted to the controversy trailing his son, Yul Edochie, who recently announced the birth of his new son, birthed by his colleague and actor, Judy Austin, whom information say had been married before with two lovely children. The Veteran Pete Edochie has given the new wife an ultimatum, saying: “I want the whole world and Nigerians to understand that as… []

T.B Joshua’s tomb: SCOAN breaks silence on fire incident

The recent fire outbreak that occured at the old site of the church housing the tomb of late Prophet T.B Joshua. has been confirmed by the Synagogue Church Of All Nations. The church, however, confirmed that the fire has been successfully put out. SCOAN, in a statement issued on Thursday morning, said no injuries or lives were lost. Please read the full statement from SCOAN… []

APC chieftain shot dead in Bayelsa

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Sunday Frank-Oputu, was shot dead in his Yenagoa residence by gunmen on Tuesday night. Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has condemned the killing of the politician. Mr Diri, in a statement from his spokesperson, Daniel Alabra, on Wednesday in Yenagoa, condemned the killing. He directed the police to fish out the killers. The… []

Abducted pregnant woman in Abuja-Kaduna train attack gives birth in terrorists’ den

A woman amongst the pregnant two kidnapped during last month’s terrorist attack on a Kaduna-bound train has been delivered of a baby. The terrorists had on March 28, attacked the train heading for Kaduna from Abuja after bombing its rail track. Nine persons were killed during the attack, scores injured and over 62 other passengers kidnapped including the new mother who was reportedly eight months… []

President Buhari Condones With Late Minister, Graham Douglas’ Family

-Alabo Graham Douglas President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas, who passed away on Monday, April 25th, 2022. President Buhari in a statement by his media aide , Femi Adesina sympathised with Government and people of Rivers State over the loss of the political stalwart, democrat and administrator, who served differently as Minister… []

Alaafin Of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi Laid To Rest, All You Need To Know About His 52-year Reign (Video)

-Alaafin of Oyo The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has been buried in the ancient town of Oyo in south-west Nigeria. His remains were laid to rest on Saturday within the premises of the palace, barely a day after he was certified dead in a hospital in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. Alaafin, popularly known as ‘Iku Baba Yeye, was 83 years… []

Sanwo-Olu Orders Reopening Of Chrisland Schools

-Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Following the sex video that led to the close down of Chrisland Schools in Lagos, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the reopening of the schools. Recall that Chrisland schools were shut down on April 18, 2022, by the State Government over the controversies and outrage that followed the viral sex tape of minors who are pupils of the school. Some… []

Osinachi: IGP assures hubby may be charged to court

-Late Osinachi with hubby, Peter Nwachukwu The ongoing probe of Osinachi’s Nwachukwu’s death which has led to the arrest of the late Singer’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu, Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has assured the public that the security agency was making progress. The demise of the famous gospel musician caused public outcry with citizens and organizations demanding a thorough investigation. At a meeting with Minister… []

Soludo Appoints Channels TV’s Agbata, Bob-Manuel Udokwu As Aides

– Agbata, Bob-Manuel Udokwu Channels Television anchor of the programme Tech Trends Chukwuemeka Agbata, has been appointed as the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of the ICT agency in Anambra State. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Paul Nwosu, announced the appointment in a statement on Tuesday. Mr Agbata is on the fresh list of appointees by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Also on the list… []

Zulum, Sanwo-Olu, Emmanuel, emerge ‘The Industry Governors of the Year’

-Gov. Babagana Zulum, Sanwo-Olu -Emefiele, Shobanjo, Onyeali-Ikpe, Odigbo, others win The Industry Newspapers, organisers of The Industry Summit/Awards, formerly The Industry Evening Summit, has announced Governor of Borno State, Prof, Babagana Zulum, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel as The Industry Governor of the Year- Overall, Job Creation and Infrastructure respectively. The Industry Awards team… []

$418m Paris Club Loan Refund: States Warn FG Not To Tamper With Funds

-Nigeria Governors’ Forum The 36 states of the federation have warned the Federal Government not to tamper with funds accruing to them and the 774 local government councils under the guise of satisfying an alleged $418 million London/Paris Club Loan refund-related judgment debts. In documents seen on Monday by Channels Television, the states said they were not parties to any suit on the London/Paris Club… []

How my child was drugged, gang-raped and video sent online – Mother of 10-year-old Chrisland student

– The mother of the 10-year-old Chrisland student who was allegedly raped by her fellow male classmates has narrated what truly transpired at the World Games in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai which was organised by Chrisland School. According to the video which was posted by Nigerian music executive, Ubi Franklin on his Instagram page, the mother stated that her daughter was hijacked and forcefully… []

Air Force Strikes Kill 70 ISWAP Terrorists In Lake Chad

The air force said on Saturday that it had killed more than 70 Islamic State affiliated fighters in the Lake Chad area, at the border with Niger Republic. The statement said aircraft from both Nigeria and Niger Republic had taken part in the operation. The Lake Chad area is known for hosting fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a jihadist group active… []